Description
Brown butter banana bread is a moist and tender loaf made with ripe bananas and nutty browned butter, creating a rich caramel-like flavor perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Place the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Melt and cook while stirring occasionally until it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat.
- Transfer the browned butter to a large mixing bowl and add the mashed bananas, sugar, Greek yogurt, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the bowl.
- Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until the dry ingredients are just incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Slice and serve once slightly cooled.
Notes
- Browning the butter adds a deep nutty flavor to the bread.
- Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the best sweetness.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread soft and tender.
- Add nuts, chocolate chips, or spices like cinnamon for variation.
- Allow the loaf to cool before slicing for cleaner slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
